When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

D. Sugioka

Japan

Japan27 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Japan

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Kashiwa Reysol

2023–2025

46 apps⚽ 2

Shonan Bellmare

2022–2024

59 apps⚽ 1

Japan

2022

0 apps

Kashima

2021

16 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Shonan Bellmare Kashiwa Reysol
31 Jan 2025Transfer
Machida Zelvia Shonan Bellmare
30 Jan 2025Return from loan
Machida Zelvia Kashiwa Reysol
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Shonan Bellmare Machida Zelvia
16 Jul 2024Loan
Kashima Shonan Bellmare
9 Jan 2023
Shonan Bellmare Kashima
1 Jan 2023
Kashima Shonan Bellmare
14 Aug 2021Loan
Shonan Bellmare Kashima
4 Jan 2020Free transfer

Honours

EAFF E-1 Football Championship

Winner

Asia · 1× (2022)

J-League Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2018)

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2017)

Asian Games

Runner-up

Asia · 1× (2018)

Competitions

World Cup - Qualification Asia· World

Recent form

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 0–1

93'6.9

vs JEF United Chiba

J1 League

90'7.2

@ Yokohama F. Marinos

J1 League · 1–0

80'7.3

vs Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.7

vs Urawa

J1 League · 0–1

89'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kashiwa Reysol	14	0	2	7.30
2024	Shonan Bellmare	17	0	1	6.93
2023	Kashiwa Reysol	38	2	3	6.82
2022	Shonan Bellmare	36	1	3	6.99
2021	Kashima	16	2	0	7.10

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

203

Fouls

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